… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … contrasting colors, and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots, …
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… This perennial needs partial shade to full shade and moderate to moist soil conditions to reach a height of 35 inches. It is a specimen in a border or an understory. …
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… This mat-forming evergreen shrub needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 8 inches. It is a ground cover and resistant to deer. …
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… This perennial grows to a height of 3 feet with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It has white blooms from September to December and is a specimen. …
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… borer resistance and unusual columnar habit. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is its habit of separating into thin sheets; Native Americans used this property to harvest the bark from fallen paperbark birch trees to make canoes, bowls and shelter -- …
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… Clairette dwarf iris ( Iris 'Clairette') is a vibrant purple- and white-flowered cultivar of Iris reticulata , or netted iris. The species name reticulata refers to the netted pattern on the dry bulbs. This award-winning variety is a low-growing, bulbous … stems, typically reaching 4 inches tall. Narrow, lance-shaped, grass-like leaves elongate to 15 inches after blooming, and they disappear by late spring as the plants go dormant. These …
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